Elections

2010

Kapenga was unopposed in the November 2 general election. Kapenga defeated Republicans Joe Deklotz, Brian Dorow, and Steve Ksobiech in the primary election. [3]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 33 Republican Primary (2010)

Candidates

Votes

Percent

Chris Kapenga(R)

5,253

39.87%

Brian Dorow (R)

4,541

34.47%

Joe Deklotz (R)

2,646

20.09%

Steve Ksobiech (R)

734

5.57%

Campaign themes

Kapenga lists his themes about the following issues:

Economy and jobs - "Our economy runs on businesses, not government."

Taxes - He proposes "to bring more accountability into place and stop the extreme spending habits of the liberal democrats in power."

Welfare - Will work to refine the definition of "the poor" while supporting the "moral obligation" "...to ensure that those in society who are unable to care for themselves are cared for. "

Immigration - Supports government assurances to "provide a reasonable process of review in a timely manner." for applicants for citizenship."

Role of Government - Kapenga believes that "n.o law should be passed that goes beyond the defined scope, with the exception of a passed amendment taking place that changes the scope."

Education - "The key to quality education is solid teachers, involved parents, and local decision making."

Environment - He believes in protecting the clean water of the Great Lakes and "in programs such as increased use of nuclear power plants, which would decrease pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels."

Religion -"Exercise of this freedom must be upheld, and only when religion conflicts with the well-being of society should government step in."